New Hampton Hotel

Rustic Sophistication

Rising like a phoenix from the ashes of the old Hampton Court Hotel comes the New Hampton (it didn’t burn down, they just did it up). We think the renovators deserve a medal. By polishing the wood and exposing the old brick and sandstone they have managed to preserve the old-world feel of the place. From a grimy old drinking hole they’ve transformed it into a highly sophisticated, rustic looking bar and Harvest bistro. The emphasis at the Harvest bistro is on good food and good company, so the service is warm and helpful and always aimed at making people feel welcome. Chef Dominique Parisi offers a mix of contemporary Italian and Australian cuisine, promising the freshest ingredients in a mixture of traditional and innovative combinations. If you order the Chicken Saltimbocca, what you will get is a pan-fried chicken breast with prosciutto and grilled provolone cheese served on cherry tomato sugo and silky mash.

Best dish: Rump Steak.